Culex

See also: culex

Translingual

Culex (Culex) pipiens

Etymology

From Latin culex (midge, gnat); named by Linnaeus.

Proper noun

Culex m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Culicidae – certain mosquitoes, including several that transmit important diseases.
  2. A taxonomic subgenus within the family Culicidae – certain mosquitoes (Culex (Culex)).

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